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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,540.60, 430,986.90 and 137,852.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,540.60, 430,986.90 and 137,852.60 is: 206,623.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,540.60 : 430,986.90 = 137,852.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,540.60/430,986.90 = 137,852.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,540.60x = 430,986.90 × 137,852.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,540.60x = 59,412,664,730.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,412,664,730.94/287,540.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,623.57

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